How secure do you think you are?

tipstir · 11-27-2008, 08:34 PM

Now I was looking up some codes since I program a lot. I had found this site which can tell you more than you want to know about your connection.

IP Host Name
IP Address
Location
Region
Latitude:
Longitude:
Even pin point you right on Google Map which is also shown.

Now if you're a on a proxy you don't have this problem but then on a proxy it would tend to slow you down a bit. Anyway check out the link..

http://browserspy.dk/ip.php

BrowserSpy.dk shows you just how much information can be retrieved from your browser just by visiting a page.

Available tests are listed below.

* Accepted Filetypes
* ActiveX
* Adobe Reader
* Ajax Support
* Bandwidth
* Browser
* Capabilities
* Colors
* Components
* Connections
* Cookies
* CPU
* CSS
* CSS Exploit
* Cursors
* Date and Time
* DirectX
* Document
* .NET Framework
* Email Verification
* Flash
* Fonts via Flash
* Fonts via Java
* Gears
* Gecko
* Geolocation
* Google Chrome
* GZip Support
* HTTP Headers
* HTTP
* Images
* IP Address
* Java
* JavaScript
* Languages
* Mathematical
* MathML Support
* MIME Types
* Mobile
* Network
* Objects
* Object Browser
* Online / Offline
* OpenDNS
* OpenOffice.org
* Opera Browser
* Operating System
* Google PageRank
* HTTP Password
* Ping
* Plugins
* Plugs
* Prefetch
* Proxy
* Personal Security Manager
* QuickTime Player
* RealPlayer
* Resolution
* Screen
* Security
* Shockwave
* Silverlight
* Sound Card
* SVG
* Text Formatting
* File Upload
* UserAgent
* VBScript
* WAP Device
* WebKit
* Web Server
* Window
* Windows Media Player

IP address Information

Find out what your IP address and hostname are and if are you using a proxy to connect to the internet? And where in the world are you located? It even shows your real local IP. The IP address is a unique number that identifies your PC on the internet. The IP address is assigned to you by your internet service provider.

Test Result

IP Address
Hostname
Country
Region City:
Postal Code:
Latitude:
Longitude:
Long IP number
Proxy
Local IP address
(localhost)

Show location on map Using Google Map, Yahoo Map

tagprod · 11-27-2008, 09:13 PM

I feel pretty secure - it said I was outside of Chicago but I'm really outside of Houston -

Loves2Watch · 11-27-2008, 09:22 PM

It detected me as being in Denmark and using IE which neither is true.

tipstir · 11-27-2008, 09:52 PM

Pretty good protection there. You two what are you both using for firewall, all-in-one extra protection that would cover everything that the software firewall can't do?

NewLCD123 · 11-27-2008, 09:58 PM

Im sure professional hackers and law enforcement could get around that. But I still say the internet world is safer than the real world, just read the newspaper. Now that is scary

tipstir · 11-27-2008, 10:14 PM

Well I could use a sandbox instead run any browser in virtual environment that cuts down on bad cookies, and the other pest that seem to jump onto your system through the browser cache. Another was is to use IP scrambler another word for proxy. Almost like that movie Sneakers.

tagprod · 11-28-2008, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tipstir

Pretty good protection there. You two what are you both using for firewall, all-in-one extra protection that would cover everything that the software firewall can't do?

I have ATT Uverse as my internet provider.

Lee Stewart · 11-28-2008, 09:26 AM

Using Comcast.net

It showed exactly where I live.

shawtyten · 11-28-2008, 10:21 AM

Not very

tipstir · 11-28-2008, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tagprod

I have ATT Uverse as my internet provider.

But that's DSL? It should show you were you live? If it doesn't then AT&T has some good Bluecoat hardware web filtering (cost $10,000)

tipstir · 11-28-2008, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

Using Comcast.net

It showed exactly where I live.

I was able to block most of that stuff using PG2 on the system that has that feature. It couldn't figure out my IP address using PG2.

mshulman · 11-28-2008, 01:13 PM

None of the information listed can really be used. If you are browsing with a patched system, Anti-virus protection..etc and don't provide information to unknown sites and when you do provide information ensure its on an ssl connection, you are pretty secure.

tipstir · 11-28-2008, 02:28 PM

https:\\ (secured) or firefox + sandbox

glennb1 · 11-28-2008, 07:25 PM

I'm a little insecure.

I think I need to lose some weight.

GLOW · 11-28-2008, 09:59 PM

It said I lived in a west suburb of Chicago but I really live on the North Side of the city. Close but no cigar.

11-27-2008, 08:34 PM	#1
tipstir Banned User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,664	How secure do you think you are? Now I was looking up some codes since I program a lot. I had found this site which can tell you more than you want to know about your connection. IP Host Name IP Address Location Region Latitude: Longitude: Even pin point you right on Google Map which is also shown. Now if you're a on a proxy you don't have this problem but then on a proxy it would tend to slow you down a bit. Anyway check out the link.. http://browserspy.dk/ip.php BrowserSpy.dk shows you just how much information can be retrieved from your browser just by visiting a page. Available tests are listed below. * Accepted Filetypes * ActiveX * Adobe Reader * Ajax Support * Bandwidth * Browser * Capabilities * Colors * Components * Connections * Cookies * CPU * CSS * CSS Exploit * Cursors * Date and Time * DirectX * Document * .NET Framework * Email Verification * Flash * Fonts via Flash * Fonts via Java * Gears * Gecko * Geolocation * Google Chrome * GZip Support * HTTP Headers * HTTP * Images * IP Address * Java * JavaScript * Languages * Mathematical * MathML Support * MIME Types * Mobile * Network * Objects * Object Browser * Online / Offline * OpenDNS * OpenOffice.org * Opera Browser * Operating System * Google PageRank * HTTP Password * Ping * Plugins * Plugs * Prefetch * Proxy * Personal Security Manager * QuickTime Player * RealPlayer * Resolution * Screen * Security * Shockwave * Silverlight * Sound Card * SVG * Text Formatting * File Upload * UserAgent * VBScript * WAP Device * WebKit * Web Server * Window * Windows Media Player IP address Information Find out what your IP address and hostname are and if are you using a proxy to connect to the internet? And where in the world are you located? It even shows your real local IP. The IP address is a unique number that identifies your PC on the internet. The IP address is assigned to you by your internet service provider. Test Result IP Address Hostname Country Region City: Postal Code: Latitude: Longitude: Long IP number Proxy Local IP address (localhost) Show location on map Using Google Map, Yahoo Map

11-27-2008, 09:22 PM	#3
Loves2Watch Former Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In Flux Posts: 20,284	It detected me as being in Denmark and using IE which neither is true. __________________ It's always time for pie Live everyday as if it was your last and plan on living forever...

11-28-2008, 01:13 PM	#12
mshulman My Projector is High Def. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Marlborough, MA Age: 38 Posts: 7,089	None of the information listed can really be used. If you are browsing with a patched system, Anti-virus protection..etc and don't provide information to unknown sites and when you do provide information ensure its on an ssl connection, you are pretty secure. __________________ Toshiba HD-A2 and HD-A3 PS3, XBox 360 and Wii Panasonic BD-P1600 Sanyo PLV-Z3 Canon HF-10 and M30 (w/underwater housing!) Onkyo 805 and 606 Panasonic TC-P46S1 and TC-P50S2 Vholdr 1080P HD Helmet Cam "I eat green berets for breakfast and I'm very hungry!"

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11-27-2008, 09:13 PM	#2
tagprod High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 146	I feel pretty secure - it said I was outside of Chicago but I'm really outside of Houston -

11-27-2008, 09:52 PM	#4
tipstir Banned User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,664	Pretty good protection there. You two what are you both using for firewall, all-in-one extra protection that would cover everything that the software firewall can't do?

11-27-2008, 09:58 PM	#5
NewLCD123 82" 3840x2160 LCD Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL, leaving for NW PA Age: 31 Posts: 402	Im sure professional hackers and law enforcement could get around that. But I still say the internet world is safer than the real world, just read the newspaper. Now that is scary

11-27-2008, 10:14 PM	#6
tipstir Banned User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,664	Well I could use a sandbox instead run any browser in virtual environment that cuts down on bad cookies, and the other pest that seem to jump onto your system through the browser cache. Another was is to use IP scrambler another word for proxy. Almost like that movie Sneakers.

11-28-2008, 09:26 AM	#8
Lee Stewart Muscle Cars Forever! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 35,092	Using Comcast.net It showed exactly where I live.

11-28-2008, 10:21 AM	#9
shawtyten A couch and an HDTV to go please. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11	Not very

11-28-2008, 02:28 PM	#13
tipstir Banned User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,664	https:\\ (secured) or firefox + sandbox

11-28-2008, 07:25 PM	#14
glennb1 chirshey's BFF Join Date: May 2008 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,209	I'm a little insecure. I think I need to lose some weight.

11-28-2008, 09:59 PM	#15
GLOW High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Post-Empire America Posts: 10,015	It said I lived in a west suburb of Chicago but I really live on the North Side of the city. Close but no cigar.